Category Archives: Mental Models

I like to use the phrase “mental models” to describe the ways we view the world. It’s a neat term, because it gives a sense of solidity to mental activity, which is, perhaps, the opposite of solid. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. What a day. NPR played stories from victims’ families and the news replayed the crash over and over and over. Collective memories certainly hit hard. I posted recently about mental … Continue reading →

I wrote yesterday about the concept of mental models. Here’s a talk that does a great job explaining how our mental models affect us: I love this talk because it dives right into challenging fundamental assumptions. That’s where the real … Continue reading →

Like all relationships, the relationship we have with performing can change and grow. It’s not fixed. The “oh my God, I’ve got to get up and speak tomorrow” anxiety isn’t a fixed way of being, even if it feels like … Continue reading →